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1951 JB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

16,862 mi
Last recorded16,862 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1951 JB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 16,862 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 16,225 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 15,826 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 15,203 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 14,601 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 14,202 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 13,809 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 12,710 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 12,067 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 11,547 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 10,875 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 10,061 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 8,341 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 8,341 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 7,285 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 5,850 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 4,779 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 4,100 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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1951 JB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1951 JB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1951 JB registered?

1951 JB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is 1951 JB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1951 JB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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